DESCRIPTION:
Colored particles of relatively uniform size identifiable visually in mash feeds or in pellets when
broken.
PRODUCT FORMULATION: A uniform product consisting of corn cob grits colored with
FD&C food dyes.
COLORING: Colors include
Orange
(FD & C Yellow #6),
Red
(FD & C Red #3),
Blue
(FD &C Blue # 1),
Green
(FD & C Green #3 & Yellow #5, USA)
Violet (FD & C Blue #1 and Red #3).
DYE CONTENT: Not less than 1% or more than 2% by weight.
PROCESSING: No additive other than water is used in product manufacture.
MOISTURE: Not more than 10%.
STABILITY: When exposed to light for extended periods, colors will fade.
STORAGE: Product should be stored in closed containers.
PACKAGING: Fiber cartons with 4 ml polyethylene finer.
PRODUCT ADVANTAGES
Micro grits can be visually identified when formulated in animal or poultry feeds at 1 to 2 lbs per ton. They possess
minimal nutritional value and consequently will not generally bias research diet formulation.
Micro grits can be isolated as the coarse fraction of feed sifted through a 20 mesh USA Standard screen. They
can be counted, yielding data as to mix completeness.
Micro grits are identifiable in animal/poultry feces as further confirmation research feeds are properly formulated
and consumed.